Think about all those times that you tried on a pair of your most unflattering jeans, decided to not wear them and then put them back in your closet. Since the invention of smart phones, you haven't used the timer in the kitchen or the clock next to your bed. Examples of the useless items that we keep around is endless but there is only one solution. Purge, purge, purge!

One of the best ways to de-clutter is to donate your items. Helping others by giving them the stuff you don't need anymore keeps the items out of landfills and fills our hearts with joy. Add to that the benefits of more simplicity and space in your home. Once you gather the items you don't need anymore, separate all broken or worn out items for recycling. Then you're left with only the items that are ready to be donated.

The next step is to decide where to donate your items. This is particularly important if you want to make sure your goods go on to find another life. Journey with us as we discover the best places to donate your unwanted items.

Donate to causes
close to your heart

At this point of life, we all have causes or organizations that are dear to our hearts. For personal reasons we love to help these causes as much as we can. If you are not already involved with an organization, search online for the charity of your choice or for a cause that speaks to you. What kind of donations do they accept and have a particular need for?

If you have an overabundance of prescription glasses, shoes, clothing, cell phones or any group of items, donate them separately to specific causes. Search online for places that focus on collecting these special items in your area. For example, SOLES4SOULS  has special programs for donating shoes. Lions Clubs collects donated glasses plus they conveniently have drop of locations set up all over the country.